How to Duck Mood Swings
I can’t even call it mood swings…They’re more like haymakers. One day, I’m doing a great job as a husband and friend, and I’m a joy to be around. The next day, I never listen and I’m selfish.
Just like that.
And to be honest, I can’t blame her at all. There’s just over a month left before our little one arrives, and I can only imagine how tired my wife is of carrying around extra weight to match her extra-sensitive hormones. A baby takes a lot out of a woman, and I guess as a way to balance out things as much as possible, God designed it so husbands and fathers have to deal with their women going completely berzerk throughout the process.
Maybe in time, I’ll have enough years under my belt to learn how to navigate this pregnancy thing. I’ve tried to be quietly patient, and I’ve tried to stand firm and be confident. Nothing can stop the mack truck of a tired pregnant woman with a bone to pick.
What I do know is that I love her dearly for being strong enough to handle pregnancy. Not every woman would have the energy to go to work and run a household while on an emotional tightrope for months at a time, so she certainly deserves more than credit. I wish I could give to her whatever is greater than credit, but it can’t be but so much; because inevitably I’ll get it wrong and be scorned for trying.
And in a weird sense, I wouldn’t have it any other way. After all, we plan on doing this, what, two or three more times?
Duck and cover. That’s the best advice I can give if you are in a similar situation.
